National Bank of Ukraine

Central Bank of Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine is the central bank of the state, established in 1991 on the basis of the Ukrainian Republican Office of the State Bank of the USSR. Its main mission is to ensure the stability of the monetary unit — the hryvnia, promote price and financial stability, and ensure the effective functioning of the payment system.

1991

The National Bank of Ukraine was established and a two-tier banking system was launched

1996

Ensuring the stability of the monetary unit – the hryvnia – was defined as the main function

2016

An inflation targeting regime and a flexible exchange rate were introduced

2018

A large-scale cleanup of the banking sector from insolvent banks was carried out

2022

Uninterrupted operation of the financial system was ensured under the conditions of a full-scale invasion

2022

A special account was opened to raise funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine

2023

Received the “Central Bank of the Year” award for resilience during the war

2024

The largest package of foreign exchange relaxations for businesses since the beginning of the war was introduced

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If a conflict of interest is detected in Deputy Managing Director of the DGF Rudukha, her decision will be canceled - Public Council at the NACP

In the event that a conflict of interest is found in Deputy Managing Director of the DGF Rudukha due to her work in banks that have been declared insolvent.

Society • February 5, 11:13 AM • 210650 views

The NBU reduced its sales of foreign currency on the interbank market to USD 239 million, buying the most this year

Last week, the National Bank of Ukraine sold $239 million and bought more than $15 million on the foreign exchange market, the largest weekly volume since the beginning of the year.

Economy • February 5, 08:35 AM • 25873 views

Funds to cover mobilization needs can only be raised from internal resources, but no decision has been made - Pidlasa

Additional funds of UAH 720 billion can be raised from Ukraine's domestic resources to cover the needs of military mobilisation, as funds from international partners cannot be spent on the needs of the Armed Forces. Currently, no decision has been made on the number of mobilised or the source of funding has not yet been decided.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 05:42 PM • 105016 views

NBU: banks increased cash withdrawals from cash desks by 11.5% over the year

The volume of cash turnover of banks in Ukraine increased in 2023: cash receipts and cash disbursements in banks grew by 13. 6% and 11.5%, respectively, due to the economic recovery.

Economy • February 2, 01:00 PM • 21344 views

External financing will slowly decline - NBU

According to the National Bank of Ukraine, in 2024, international financial support for Ukraine will remain at a high level of about USD 37 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 11:19 AM • 57077 views

Businesses downgraded their economic assessments due to rising uncertainty and costs - NBU

Businesses have downgraded their assessments of current operations and prospects due to the intensification of hostilities, rising costs, and uncertainty.

Economy • February 1, 07:28 PM • 29331 views

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In Ukraine, an official is allowed to "make mistakes" in the interests of the state, the scale of which is distorted - expert

The expert believes that in Ukraine it is permissible for an official to "make mistakes" in the interests of the state, the scale of which is distorted.

Politics • February 1, 10:12 AM • 282968 views

How former banker Rudukha circumvented the law by concealing a conflict of interest

How former banker Rudukha circumvented the law by concealing a conflict of interest.

Economy • February 1, 09:02 AM • 23087 views

Last year, there was more cash in Ukraine, and the number of 1000 hryvnia banknotes increased significantly - National Bank

As of January 1, 2024, the largest number of 500 hryvnia banknotes were in circulation, almost a third of the total, as well as 10 kopiika coins.

Economy • January 30, 01:36 PM • 40031 views

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NBU powers should be significantly narrowed - economic expert

The economic expert believes that the NBU's powers should be significantly narrowed.

Economy • January 30, 10:19 AM • 142490 views

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An expert on possible abuses at the National Bank: how can we overcome Russia if we have not overcome ourselves

An expert on possible abuses at the National Bank: how can we overcome Russia if we have not overcome ourselves.

Economy • January 29, 10:09 AM • 151093 views